2024 Nyaung-U Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Myanmar Attraction places

Myanmar, the official name of the Southeast Asian nation commonly known as Burma is a must-visit destination for travelers who like beaches and Buddha. This beautiful country is dotted with thousands of Buddhist temples. Besides, it has serene white beaches along the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Myanmar is gradually opening to the foreign tourism, so travelers who wish to experience a more traditional Burma can visit this place. If you are planning a Myanmar tour and wondering which attractions you must visit, then read on to know about the popular tourist attractions in this country. Shwedagon Pagoda The Shwedagon or Greater Dragon Pagoda is known to be the most sacred site related to Buddhism in Myanmar as it contains a strand of Buddha’s hair and other religious relics. This 2,500-year-old pagoda is sited on Singuttara Hill in Yangon. Over the centuries, this pagoda has grown from 8 meters to 99 meters. It is believed that Shwedagon pagoda is believed to be built by the Mon during the Bagan period between the 6th and 10th century AD. This pagoda is covered in gold leaf; this stupa is covered in 4, 531 diamonds. The visitors of pagoda are expected to follow a dress code (preferably trousers with T-shirts with elbow-length sleeves) and enter the temple barefooted. Ananda Temple Ananda Temple is an amazing Buddhist temple that was built in 1105 AD during the supremacy of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty. It is one among the four surviving temples of Bagan. The layout of the temple is in a cruciform offering several terraces of a small pagoda with the top enveloped through an umbrella. This Buddhist temple has four standing Buddhas and each one is facing the different directions. Built in a fusion of Mon and Indian style of architecture, the inspiring temple is also named as the “Westminster Abbey of Burma”.#myanmar ##myanmartravel

A place not to be missed : Bagan

Attraction: Old Temples of Bagan Directions: Take coach from Yangon or fly by domestic flight Old Bagan is one of the must visit in Myanmar. Bagan is an Ancient city and a World heritage site in Mandalay Region. It was the capital city of the Bagan Kingdom in the past. It once has over 10000 temples and only around 2000 remains. One of the main temple is Dhammayangyi Temple. This place is very famous for its hot air balloon rides and sunrise. If you ever visit Bagan, don’t miss the sunrise and sunset. They are definitely breath taking! #timetotravel #Myanmar #bagan

Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of Bagan's major stupas and watch a moving sunset to the city of Bagan, the city of Wanfo. What you can't miss is to take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the big stupas and then watch a sunset! We visited the Shwezigon Pagoda and the Htilominlo Temple, where many stupas were destroyed by the earthquake and are still being repaired, but it does not affect the visits of the people and the worship of the believers. ! At present, the Burmese government has banned the practice of climbing the stupa, so to watch the sunset, you can only go to a slightly higher slope! But fortunately, the sunset did not disappoint everyone! Drinking a can of Burmese beer against the beautiful sunset is a happy life! Tips Bagan has hundreds of thousands of stupas, big and small, everyone can visit according to their own preferences! The price of the carriage parade is also different from your business according to your route and price!

Bagan, Myanmar: Ruixi Palace Tower This golden pagoda is the oldest temple in Bagan. It is full of gold and golden. The tower stands on a tall square base, and the base is layered on top of each other. The Ruixi Palace Tower and the Ruiguang Dajin Tower are listed as the four major holy towers of Myanmar and are considered to be the most important holy places in Bagan. This pagoda was built during the period of two kings, Anawrahta and Kyansittha. It is the founding tower of the Bagan dynasty, the source of the Burmese stupa, and a typical representative of early architecture. Ri Xi Palace Tower is the founding tower, the prototype of the modern Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, one of the four most famous Buddhist pagodas in Myanmar. It is not only the largest pagoda in Bagan, but also the Bagan Pagoda. The only stone-built stupa has a long history and is the first Burmese-style stupa. Each side of the tower three-story platform has a small square temple with a small bronze Buddha. The tower is dedicated to the Buddha relics and Buddha ornaments from India, so it is very famous among believers. After sunset, the stupa will light up, so the tourists who arrive at night or early in the morning, the first thing they see is it. Ri Xi Gong Pagoda is the most significant building in the history of religious architecture in Myanmar, because after this the stupa of all over Myanmar was built as a plaque, and its relationship with the traditional Burmese religion and the development of the Hinayana Buddhism Play a very important role. People with faith, the heart should be very pure!

The Rixi Palace Tower is not only one of the oldest, most spectacular, and the most towering towers in Myanmar. It is also the most meaningful building in the history of religious architecture in Myanmar. The only stone-built stupa in the Bagan Tower is the first. It has a Burmese-style stupa. The Ruixi Palace tower is a square symmetrical structure. The center is a bell-shaped golden pagoda. The bottom is the base of a three-story square platform. The top is an octagonal platform connected to the bell tower. The tower of more than 40 meters is covered with dazzling gold foil, which is golden in the sun and luxurious. The tower is dedicated to a Buddha tooth relic, a jade carving Buddha statue sent by the Chinese emperor, so it is the largest and most respected pagoda in Bagan. It is also one of the most pagodas in Myanmar. Every day, people who come to worship are wishing to flow. Make this ancient tower less quiet and more prosperous.

BAGAN AUREUM Palace Hotel resort & spa *****

Address - BAGAN right in the middle of the temples and pagodas. Great location, but clearly not in the city center Ambiance/Facilities - Really calm cause no tourists, facilities are very beautiful and has a great potential to be a beautiful 5* but maybe needs a little maintenance. Highlights - Infinity pool over the temples Avg. Price per Person - at the season we went when Myanmar is still re-opening to tourism 130€/night Rating - 4/5⭐️ The hotel is really amazing in terms of architecture, design and Location. The infinity pool with breathtaking views over the pagodas is definetly a must. It is not located in the town so taxi or e-bike rental is highly recommended. The rooms are spacious and pretty clean but would be have expected more attention to detail for a 5* hotel - although the price paid was very accessible. The diner food options are vaste and qualitative whereas the breakfast have a large selection but no bacon for example that would have much apreciated. The only thing that we were surprised is the fact that staff speak very little English and the conversation can be very very difficult, when you don’t expect in a 5 star tourism hotel to happen - we stayed in a much lower key hotel in Inle lake and staff where absolutely fluent in English…… #historicallandmarks #hotelstay #beautifulhotel #paradise #luxuryhotel #bagan #myanmar

Dhammayangyi temple 🇲🇲

#photolocation Dhammayangyi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. 🇲🇲 Largest of all the temples in Bagan, the Dhammayan as it is popularly known was built during the reign of King Narathu. The temple is a massive, and all walled surrounded in forth and the temple is constructed since from 12th century. The temple is about 1600ft east of Shwesandaw and is infamous for its mysterious, bricked-up inner passageways and cruel history. The king Narathu claimed the succession of Bagan throne by murdering his own king father and his elder brother, who had been chosen to become King, in cold blood. Legend had it that the King felt guilty for what he did and was so worried about bad karma that he had the Dhammayangyi Temple constructed to gain merit and redeem for the sin of killing his father and elder brother. According to legendary tales, King Narathu supervised the construction himself. He set the rule that workers would have their arms chopped or even be beheaded if they the brickworks were not perfectly fit without a gap between two given bricks. This temple is a must visit in Bagan and popular for its history and inner temple architecture. #localguides #myanmar #mytravelhacks #bagan

Lawkananda pagoda 🇲🇲

#outdooradventures Lawkananda Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Bagan, Mandalay state in Myanmar 🇲🇲. Lawkananda Pagoda was erected on the bank of the Ayeyarwady River. You can take a boat tour around the river and the view from the boat is amazing. LawkaNanda Pagoda is one of four pagodas, each of which enshrines a replica of the Buddha Tooth Relic. The Pali words, “Lawka Nanda” mean Joy to the World. This is one of the popular pagoda in Old Bagan region and it is stunning with the river view. #myanmar #mytravelhacks #mytravelhacks #bagan

Thambula Temple in Bagan 🇲🇲

#traveldiaries Thambula Pagoda is northwest of Min Nan Thu village in old Bagan zone, Mandalay in Myanmar 🇲🇲. It is located in the west of the Four-Faced Cave Pagoda. Since it is between the white elephant group and the four-faced pagoda, whether it comes from the white elephant group or the four-faced pagoda. If you come from the side of the four-faced pagoda, you will reach the Saw Hla group. Pagoda is located inside a large square brick wall, and inside there is a Pagoda, as well as a statue of a Thai elephant and an old temple that has already collapsed. The main meritorious person of the Saw Hla Kyun set is Mi Phura Kyi Baan Saw, and the Buddhist buildings were built during the reign of Narathihapate (also known as the Emperor of China) and King Kyaw Ma, who succeeded Emperor of China (13th century BC). #myhiddengems #myanmar #bagan

An ancient city of Myanmar,Burma

#trip #instatravel #trip Bagan, An ancient city of Myanmar, is one of the famous tourist destinations with beautiful views and architecture. I have visited two times. I was very happy there. People are lovely and polite. They can explain the history of temples and pagodas. They can also make different hairstyles for you and beautiful paint on your body. My wife has fallen in love with their services. You should visit Bagan at least one time in your life.

🌟 Bagan Bliss: Aureum Palace's Scenic Serenity 🌟

🛌 Nestled near the Bagan Nan Myint Tower, Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort is a gem for those seeking a tranquil escape. While it's a bit of a ride to the nearest shops and eateries, the surrounding scenery is absolutely worth it—think e-bike adventures with jaw-dropping views!    🏨 The rooms? Think beautifully adorned sanctuaries with a touch of tradition. Staff? Super friendly, though a heads-up, some of the amenities could use a refresh. And while the shower might go lukewarm on you, the breakfast spread is a morning delight!    🍽️ Dining in? The on-site restaurant serves up a mix of hits and misses—fab breakfasts but dinner might not hit the spot, so you might want to explore local flavors elsewhere.    🏊‍♂️ Don't forget to take a dip in the pool, where the vistas are truly Instagram-worthy, or if you're feeling spiritual, a serene temple stroll is just steps away.    📍 Find this slice of paradise at Nyaung Oo, near Min Nanthu Village, Nyaung-U, Mandalay, Myanmar.    #Bagan #BaganHotel #BaganTravel

The Ananda Temple, the first Buddhist temple in Bagan

Built in the 12th century, the Ananda Temple is not far from the Shwezigon Pagoda. These two temples are probably the most popular among the 3,000 pagodas and temples in Bagan. The architecture and sculptures of the Ananda Temple are more exquisite than those of the Shwezigon Pagoda, which makes me believe that it is the premier Buddhist temple in Bagan. Let's compare the two temples: The Shwezigon Pagoda places an early Indian-style stupa, like the Sanchi Stupa from the 3rd century BC during the reign of Emperor Ashoka, on a multi-tiered platform and covers it with gold leaf. This most traditional type of stupa, which does not contain Buddha statues, is a relic stupa. The platform symbolizes Mount Meru. The Borobudur in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from the 8th and 9th centuries, also places stupas on a high platform, but there are many small stupas with seated Buddha statues inside. Of course, the pagodas commonly seen in China are another form. I believe the prototype of the Ananda Temple is the later cave temple, which is also found in many early domestic caves, such as Dunhuang, Yungang, and Xiangtangshan. Caves are carved into the mountain walls, with a central stupa pillar in the middle, allowing for circumambulation or meditation in the carved niches. This style also comes from India, as seen in the famous Ajanta Caves. The core design of the Ananda Temple is this central stupa pillar style, which is already a more complex upgraded version. The pillar part has tall Buddha statues in all four directions, and niches are opened on the surrounding corridors to place Buddha statues (but without any murals), and exquisite sculptures are placed on the exterior, which is particularly rare in Myanmar. On the other hand, the stupa and cave temple styles do not exclude each other; the roof of the Ananda Temple is decorated with many stupa-like structures with spires. Of course, the Ananda Temple is not carved out of a mountain. On the vast plains of Bagan, mountains are rare and far away. I'm not saying it's a cave temple, but that it adopts the style of a cave temple. After the Song Dynasty, Chinese people rarely carved cave temples, mainly focusing on building temples. The national treasure cave temple in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Silla in Korea (8th century), is more interesting. It is built on the mountainside, but because the granite is too hard, they built a cave temple with stones and placed a large seated Buddha inside. This shows the extent of imitation of Indian cave temples (through China). Returning to the Ananda Temple, besides the architectural prototype, its doors and exterior sculptures are all in Indian style. Perhaps the entire temple was built in imitation of Indian temples (but by the 12th century, Buddhism had already declined in India), and it is even possible that Indian craftsmen were involved in the construction—however, this is speculation, as I do not have written materials about the temple at hand. But one thing is certain: after the Ananda Temple was damaged by an earthquake in 1975, the restoration work was done by an Indian archaeological team, as evidenced by an exhibition room in the temple. The temple's name, Ananda, is that of one of Buddha's ten great disciples, Ananda, who is known as the foremost in hearing, and is commonly seen in Chinese temples; the word means 'joy' in Sanskrit and other Indian languages. Ananda was Buddha's cousin and the attendant who took care of Buddha's daily needs for the last twenty-five years of his life. Therefore, he heard many of Buddha's teachings and, with his extraordinary memory, recited scriptures that became an important basis during the first Buddhist council after Buddha's nirvana. It is not surprising that important temples are named Ananda, because Buddhists, especially Burmese Buddhists, highly revere the scriptures. In the National Museum of Myanmar and the Cultural Museum of Mandalay Palace, I saw particularly many artifacts related to scriptures, such as treasure scrolls made of various materials, treasure boxes for storing scrolls, and palanquins for carrying scrolls, and so on. In the courtyard of the Ananda Temple, there is also a Bodhi tree, under which there is a circle of statues, which I guess are the Indian zodiac.

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The Heritage Bagan Hotel

#wheretogo as soon as you arrived in The Heritage Bagan Hotel you will be impress by the architecture. is more like the traditional historical building like and is beautiful . the staff is polite as well and they can speak a little bit of English. the hotel facility was okay with a swimming pool and gym as well. hotel room is spacious with bath tub . can dip into the bath tub after the hot outdoor activity. the restaurant food was okay only you can find better food outside of this hotel . overall a good stay here in Bagan with the price . recommended 👍🏻 #tripmoments #awesomepic #couplestrip #bagan #myanmar

Shwezikone temple 🛕🙏

#timetotravel The Shwezigon pagoda is one of the oldest and most impressive monuments of Bagan. Most noticeable is the huge gold plated pagoda glimmering in the sun. The design of the Shwezigon pagoda has been copied many times across Burma over the centuries. After dark the pagoda is wonderfully illuminated by spotlights that give the place a mystical atmosphere. The Shwezigon was damaged by several earthquakes including the large 1975 quake, but has been restored since.

Hsin Phu Shin temple 🛕🙏

#timetotravel Sinphyushin temple was built by King Thihathu or Sinphyushin of Pinya. It is a cave-type Indian style based monument. There is also an upper level. The inner walls of the temple are full of ancient mural paintings. Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom`s height between the 11th and 13th centuries, 4,446 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of 3822 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day.

Magical sunrise from Old Bagan! 🌅

As the first rays of the morning sun creep across this Unesco World Heritage Site, hundreds of red-brick temples magically turn a burning gold! 🧡 Old Bagan is home to over 2,000 temples and pagodas, many of which are well-preserved and still in use today. Some of the most popular temples to visit include Ananda Temple, Shwezigon Pagoda, and Dhammayangyi Temple. 📸 @travelimagez

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We were surprised by this place with the big bowl where devotees put in money and rice where donated. Quite charming. And apparently very popular among thr locals. We met a full company of soldiers that together with their leading officer (of cause properly videodocumented ) paid their respect to buddha. Interesting temple and worth a visit. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Bagan Tourism chooses to live in Bagan Alem Palace Resort. It should be the best hotel in Bagan. It is an average of 300 US dollars a night. It is like being surrounded by ancient temples. It is surrounded by ancient temples. It is really enjoyable. . Bagan Alem Palace Resort is really very large. From the observation deck you can see a whole row of villa areas and there are multiple swimming pools. Its amazing to walk into the room. The standard room is really big. The sofas and decorations of the logs are said to be made of teak. It is not only a double bed, but also a sofa and balcony for the guests. It is really extravagant. is still a wet and dry shared bathroom with a bathtub. The only thing that is not used to it is that the lights here are dark, and the bathroom door is the old folding door, very retro. The resort is to have a good time. The outside of the restaurant is a swimming pool, with a meal, listening to the birds singing, and the unique sound of Burmese. The breakfast here is Western-style. If you are not used to eating more bread, you can do it very well here. Tallinn is also opposite the swimming pool, which is reflected in the swimming pool. It is very beautiful. It is also a good place to take pictures. Don't miss it. Tallinn was found in the evening of the previous day, about 500 meters from the hotel. Keep in mind, use the meal and hurry to explore. Good luck, this time the clouds gradually spread out, with a little blue sky appearing, a beam of sunshine shines on this Tallinn, very solemn.

One of the four great Buddhist pagodas in Myanmar - Ruixi Palace Tower Ruixi Palace Tower is the earliest unified Burma dynasty of the Ang Thong Tuo Dynasty in Burma, is also the oldest palace tower in Bagan, also famous in Myanmar One of the four great stupas. The statue of the Ruixi Palace tower before the entry is mighty and domineering. Entering the Ruixi Palace Tower, you need to go through a long corridor with many stalls on the promenade. This Rixi Palace tower is a stone-built stupa with a square symmetrical structure and a central solid bell tower in the center. The shape is based on a three-story square platform. There are bronze pavilions on each side of the tower. There is a beautiful Buddha standing in the pavilion. There are lion carvings, Mojaro carvings and carvings around them. still turns around the tower clockwise, looking at such a beautiful pagoda, after hundreds of years, still well preserved, it is rare.

The Manuha Temple was built by the king of the Bagan dynasty and is one of the most important temples in Bagan. As a imprisoned king, it is also possible to build a temple named after himself, which has to be said to be both surprising and curious. Manuha Temple is a small temple, but the incense is very prosperous. There are three large Buddha statues, one reclining Buddha, two sitting Buddhas, and huge Buddha statues. People need to look up, especially the one. The reclining Buddha almost fills the entire space, so that your passage in the brick wall can only pass sideways. That kind of huge squeaky feeling is easy to think of a depressed mood in the heart of the prince who built the tower. And such congestion is presumably because the funds were insufficient when the temple was built, and this very "grievance" temple was built. This seemingly modern temple has a history of nearly a thousand years. Due to the roadside, there are a lot of people here. Domestic tourists and tourists from other places like to go in and out, especially some locals. The children, who love to play in it, those little energetic figures add vitality to the ancient temples and drive away the boring.

It is very simple to fall in love with Liangruis temple. Because of the golden stupa that spreads throughout the city, because of the happy and enthusiastic monks in the temple, and the sacred Dharma, the great teachings of helping others. When you walk in, you can abandon all your troubles and quietly enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this simple world. The smile that often lingers on the face of the person can't help but make it move.